Back problems (no surgery) in Maine
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$33,162typical hospital bill
$8,740typical amount paid
$7,594–$9,090range paid across 3 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,162 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 15 | $24,062 | $7,594 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 12 | $40,080 | $8,740 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 50 | $33,162 | $9,090 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.